Cosmetics

Cosmetic ingredients and products are not required to have FDA clearance before being sold in the U.S. The only exception is colour additives, which need to be authorised for their intended purpose (apart from the colouring agents used in coal-tar hair dyes). Companies and individuals that sell cosmetics have a legal obligation to guarantee the security of their products. The FDA requires trustworthy evidence that shows that a cosmetic product is harmful when used as directed by its label or in...